Finding the Third Proportional to 664,486 and 996,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,486 and 996,521 is: 1,494,469.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,486 : 996,521 = 996,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,486/996,521 = 996,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,486x = 996,521 × 996,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,486x = 993,054,103,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,054,103,441/664,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,469.57
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